A-Level Mathematics
Predicted Paper 2023
Edexcel
Paper 2 – Pure Mathematics
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01 An archer shoots an arrow, which is modelled by the formula
𝐻 = 1.6 + 0.6𝑑 − 0.003𝑑2 , 𝑑≥0
where 𝐻 is the height of the arrow above the ground and 𝑑 is the
horizontal distance of the arrow from the archer, measured in metres.
a) Find the horizontal distance travelled by the arrow, as
given by the model.
[3 marks]
b) With reference to the model, interpret the significance of
the 1.6 in the formula.
[1 mark]
c) Write 1.6 + 0.6𝑑 − 0.003𝑑2 in the form
𝐴 − (𝑑 − 𝐶 2)
where 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 are constants to be found.
[3 marks]
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